Dallas
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About Dallas
Dallas operates on UTC-5 (with daylight saving time). What time is it in Dallas? The city is 1 hour behind New York. Check the live clock at the top of this page for the exact current time. Dallas is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. Located in the state's northern region, it is the ninth-most populous city in the United States and third-most populous city in Texas, with a population of 1.3 million at the 2020 census. Along with the city of Fort Worth, Dallas anchors the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. and the most populous metropolitan area in Texas, at 8.5 million people. Dallas is a core city of the largest metropolitan area in the Southern U.S. and the largest inland metropolitan area in the U.S. that lacks any navigable link to the sea. It is the seat of Dallas County, covering nearly 386 square miles (1,000 km2) and extending into Collin, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Dallas right now?+
Dallas follows Central Time (CT). You can see the current local time in Dallas live at the top of this page — it updates automatically every second.
What time zone is Dallas in?+
Dallas is in the Central Time Zone (America/Chicago). It observes Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) during daylight saving time in summer.
Does Dallas observe daylight saving time?+
Yes. Dallas switches to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) on the second Sunday in March and returns to Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) on the first Sunday in November.
What is the time difference between Dallas and New York?+
Dallas is 1 hour behind New York. When it is noon in New York (Eastern Time), it is 11:00 AM in Dallas (Central Time).
What is the time difference between Dallas and London?+
Dallas is typically 6 hours behind London (GMT/BST). During periods when daylight saving time schedules differ between the US and UK, the offset may temporarily shift by one hour.
What is the time difference between Dallas and Los Angeles?+
Dallas is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles (Pacific Time), it is 11:00 AM in Dallas (Central Time).
How do I convert Dallas time to UTC?+
Add 6 hours to Dallas local time in winter (CST) or 5 hours in summer (CDT) to get UTC. For example, 3:00 PM CST in Dallas equals 21:00 UTC.